HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 22, 1999
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Arcadia Cit). Planning Commission
Tuesday, June-22, 1999
7:15 p.Ol. in the Council Chambers
Planning Commission proceedings are tape-recorded and on file in the office of the Community
Development Division.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, June 22, 1999
at 7:15 p.rn. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with
Chairman Paul Kalemkiarian presiding.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to excuse
Commissioner Bruckner from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none
dissenting.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council.Member Gail Marshall
City Attorney Michael Miller
Community Development Administrator Donna Butler
Associate Planner James Kasama
Assistant Plarui.er Candyce Burnett
Assistant Planner Kenneth Phung
Secretary Silva Vergel
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM ST AFFREGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Staff said that revised plans were distributed for CUP 99-009 (item 5)_
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
PERSON)
None
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to read all
resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution.
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Commissioner Sleeler remarked on page 8, item no. 7, discussion regarding FAR, it was not his
intention to vote against the elimination of the 50% FAR. If the tape indicates that he voted against
it, then he would not want to change the Minutes but "would like to change it later tonight when the
item. is discussed again. He wanted to delete the FAR.
Ms. Butler replied that what was intended that both Commissioners Bruckner and Sleeler favored
keeping the FAR.
Commissioner Huang commented that on page 6 of the Minutes, the statistics that he reported from
all three meetings was that all the speakers were property owners (with the exception of one),
residing in a homeowners association and that they favored thechange.and those that did not reisde
in a homeowners association were'against the proposal.
MOTION
It was moved by ~ommissioner Sleeler, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the
Minutes of June 8as amended,
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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ABSTAIN:
Commissioner Huang; Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
2. PUBLIC HEARING TM 52877
&20-826 Golden West Ave.
Hank Jong
Consideration of a tentative map for a 5-unit industrial condominium project.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Hank Jong, 8&1 Monte Verde, was in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve TM
52&77 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeler, Kalemkianan
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Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
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3. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 99-011 (pM 25582)
26 E. Camino Real
Grace Hsu
Consideration.of a tentative parcel map to subdivide a single-family residential lot into two
new lots.
The staff report was presented.
The public hearing wl!S op~ned.
John Chang, .U16 LoganritaAve., said that this lot split would benefit both the immediate area and
the community. This IS a good project and now is the righttime to develop the property. There will
be enough turnaround area in the cuI de sac.
Ms. Butler explained that lot 2 would be slightly over 12,OOO'sq..ft. and,that the cuI de sac terminus
was not deleted from the square footage shown, by the applicant. The project complies with all code
requirements.
'Elaine ToUt, 35E. Winnie Way, said she is the adjacent neighbor and wondered why they are trying
to do this? How-will this be done? All the neighbors are against extending Winnie Way. Their
friends tried to do this several years ago and they were not allowed to. How is the applicant able to
request this?
Ms. Butler explained that the request is to divide the property at 26 E. Camino Real with one lot
fronting on Camino Real and the other on the new cuI de sac. Many years ago someone tried to do
something similar but they did not want to complete the terminus. They wanted to gain access
across onto Winnie Way, which is not allowed by code. Dead end streets.are notallowed. In order
to put a lot onto Winnie Way they would have to create a terminus, which is being proposed.
Ms. Tout was against opening Winnie Way and making it a larger cuI de sac because it would bring
. in more traffic. She felt a two-story home would invade her privacy.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
Ms. Butler explained that 80' is required for a cuI de sac terrilinus.
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Staff commented that the c's Engineering Division reviewed thetect and the cuI de sac meets
all the requirements.
Commissioner Murphy said the lot split complies with code.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve
TPM 99-011 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be.filed
by July 6th,
4. PUBLIC HEARING TPM99-012 (pM 25590)
360 Fairview Ave.
Tritech Assoc.
Consideration of a vesting tentative parcel map to create two lots: from one lot for the
development of a two-story, 4;400 sq. it, houses on each new lot
The staff report was presented.
Staff explained that originally there were two legal lots built with one house. At the same time in the
past, a portion of the property was subdivided, but the City has no records indicating when this was
done.
Ms. Butler indicated that the all the properties to the west 0050 Fairvieware zoned R-l 15,000 and
all properties to the east 0047 Fairview are zoned R-O 12,500. The minimum lot width in the R-O
zone is 100' and75' in the R-1 zone.
The public hearing was opened.
Tom Kao, Tritech Assoc., 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park, said the existing buildings are old and
wili be replaced with two new custom homes. This development will improve the area. With the
exception of the 3-car garage condition, they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff
report. He submitted photos of similar homes that they have constructed in other communities.
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Robert Tong, Sanyao Int'I, 141 E. Duarte Rd., said they are proposing to construct 2-story homes
that will cOmply with current zoning requirements. They agreed to reduce the height of the porch to
14' and increasing the landscape area. He asked that the Planning Commission allow the 3-car
garages as they have proposed. There are new homes on Fairview with 3-car garages on the street.
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In response to a question b!mmissioner Sleeler, Mr. TOngstatedtt their propo.sal provides for
a balanced project. It would not be a good idea to turn the garage on one lot. It would not be
symmetrical. The property atJ51 Naomi was developed with tandem parking.and it was difficult to
sell the home.
Michael Lucki, 350 Fairview, did not'want a large 2-story home towering over his property. He
would lose his privacy. They recently purchased this property and he felt this would reduce property
values, The lot split would not be cohesive to the neighborhood. It does not make sense. They like
the rustic look of the area and this development would change the character and the neighborhood.
Commissioner Murphy noted that if the properly was not subdivided they could build an even larger
house. He asked if Mr. Lucki realized that?
Mr..Lucki replied that he feared that the home would be too close to the property line and he would
lose his privacy as a result. He preferred to keep the property as one parcel and build a large house
that would have a greater setback. He remarked that even though the developer could build a much
larger house if they did notsubdivide, that would not be unlikely.
Bruce Willoughby, 365 Fairview, said he.resides directly across from this property. He asked who
applied for. this request?
Staff responded that the application was filed by the civil engineer on behalf of the property owner.
Ms. Butler again explained the two different zones in the neighborhood and the minimum lot size
requirementS for each.
Mr. Willoughby said that this neighborhood is comprised of primarily single .story homes. To
construct two monstrosities would not be compatible. It will have a negative impact. He did not like
the monster homes that are being constructed in South Arcadia. In his opinion, they are ugly and
ruin the visual environment of the street and reduce property values. What will happen to the old
eucalyptus trees.clO the property?
Vic Depalma, 332 Fairview, said there are no 3,000 sq. ft homes on the.streel. So how could a
4,400 sq. ft home be compatible? He did not like having 40% of the front being taken away by the
3-car garages. This will resemble a condominium project. lfsomeone wantS a 4,400 sq. ft home
then they should buy a larger lot where the house would fit in better. This will affect the quality of
life.in this area.
Mrs. Richard Douglass, 347 Fairview, said the neighbors are against this.1ot split. They do not want
a two-story house. She was concerned that they would lose trees as a result of this development and
this will affect the City as a whole. This is a massive development that they do not want in their
neighborhood.
Muriel Dooling, 340 Fairview, knew exactly what would happen when they constructed these large
homes. She explained that there is a very large home in the R-O portion of the streel - east of this
property. She did not know how many people lived there. Families come, visit, stay for a while,
leave and then others come in. Groups of people come and groups of people leave. It is like a
glorified boarding house in the R-O zone. There is another house east of this house with similar
situation. She feared that the same would happen if these homes are constructed.
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In rebuttal, Mr. Kao said that code requires a minimum of 15,000 for any new lots but both of the
proposed lots exceed the minimum code requirement. They are not proposing to cut all the trees.
They will be, removing the'unhealthy trees and will make every attempt to save the mature trees.
Their intention is to build two custom homes. The existing homes are old and unsightly.
Mr. Tong replied to a question by the Planning Commission, that he could provide a greater front
yard setback but it would be difficult to reduce the width of the house.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian c1osed,the public hearing.
Staff explained that a tree preservation plan would be required. There would' be no mass. clearing of
trees.
Commissioner Murphy did not want the homes to look identical. He asked that the architect be a
little more creative with future projects. He said that a 4,400 sq. ft. house on a 16,000 sq. ft. lot'is
nota very large house by today's standards. They are attempting to deal with it by increasing the
setbacks, lowering the pitch of the roof to soften the look of it. He did not see how they could deny
it baSed on a 2.5' modification on the lot wiOth.
Commissioner Sleeter agreed, The recommendations by staff, while they are not consistent with
what is being recommended to the City Council are appropriate. He did not think that they could
deny it because of a 2.5' deficiency. He did not want the3-car garage fronting'on the street. It is
very important to get the 3-car garages off' the front of these narrow lots, By relocating the garage,
they will be reducingthe.size and the visual scope. He did not want cookie cutter homes. They are
reducing the height of the. entrance.
Commissioner Huang was pleased to see that the architect is attempting to address some of the
concerns raised by the neighbors by increasing the setback. He thought the tree preservation plan
would help in saving the trees.
Chairman Kalemkiarian felt they'should apply the code and not perl'ormarchitectural design review.
They are not here to address the emotional appeal of the neighbors. They have to determine if the
project complies with code and if not, whether it should be approved or not based on both the
Zoning Ordinaoce IiDd the General Plan requirements. Both new lots are going to be larger than the
minimum lot size requirements even though they may be substandard in the lot width by 2.5'. He
felt that the additional front setback of 5' to 8' would address some of the concerns raised and.
provide more space for landscaping. They could build a very large home on this property if it is. not
subdivided. The homes that are being proposed for these properties are well below what is being
recommended to the City Council in the R-O and R-l changes. Therefore, the mansionization,issue
with these parcels is a moot point.
MOTION
It was moved by Chairman Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve
TPM 99-012 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that
the homes be setback an additional 5' from the front property line.
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ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeler, Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is.a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed
by July 6th.
5. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 99-009
500 N. Santa Anita Ave. (NE comer of Santa Anita Ave. and Colorado Blvd.)
Andrew Paszlerko, Architect
Consideration of a conditional use permit to convert an existing automobile service station
into a self-serve gas station with a 1,600.sq. ft. Food Mart with beer and wine sales for off-
site consumption.
RESOLUTION NO. 1591
A resolution of the city of Arcadia, Ca1ifomia, granting CUP 99-009, to convert an existing
automobile service station into a self-serve gas station with a 1,600 sq. ft. Food Mart with
beer & wine sales for off-site consumption at500 N. Santa Anita Ave.
The staff report was presented.
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In response to a question from the Planning Commission, staff explained the hours of operation for
In 'N Out. They are open Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. - }:OO a.m. and Friday and Saturdays 10:30
a,m. to 1 :30 a,m. The existing service station has perimeter lights and no additional ones are
proposed at this time. There would be some lighting provided near where the air and water and pay
phones are but there will not be additional light standards. There will be a light standard at the
comer of Colorado Blvd. and Santa Anita Ave. that will illuminate the entire front portion. Staff
does not want to place lights on the north and easterly property lines due to the adjacent residential
properties. He thought that perimeter lighting in the landscape planters is the best solution. They
are proposing one unisex restroom b.ecause the applicant felt that would be adequate basedupon the
limited square footage of the convetiience mart.
Ms. Butler remarked that based on the Police Department's observation, In 'N Out closes the
parking area in the late evenings so only drive-up is available. They chain off the parking area.
Staffhas not verified that because it is too late in the evening.
The public hearing was opened.
AndrewPasztefko, 2055 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, said the service station is currently open 6:00
a.m. to 12:00 a.m. They are sensitive to the neighbor's concerns and recognize that there are
potential problems with them. They are requesting to operate 24 hours. There would be one staff
meIilber for the sale of gasoline around"the-c1ock and to perform janitorial duties. Having an
employee on the site 24-hours a"day provides security for the premises. If they closed at midnight
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anyone could utilize their .ng lot. With having both an emPI! and a camera system, they
would be able to police the parking lot. They are in agreement with the hours of operation for the
food mart. They are not proposing additional lights. The convenience store would not be open 24-
hours. Gas would be purchased at the walk-up window. They are not proposing any changes to the
signs
Gene Gioia, 21 E. Newman, the street north of the subject. property, spoke against the request. He
was against the 24-hour operation and the sale of beer and wine. He said that their neighbofhood is
bounded by the freeway to the north, the dental office to the west and both the Chevron Station and
In 'N Out to the south. As a result, their street gets excess traffic from people that come off the
freeway and make V-turns because they are going in the wrong direction. They also get patrons of
In 'N Out who purchase their food and drive up to their street and park under a shade tree while
enjoying their meal. They deposit their trash allover their street. There are many children in their
neighborhood. Imagine what would it be like after this is open, a person buys his hamburger from In
'N Out, goes to Chevron to purchase beer and proceeds to his street to consume his meal. He did not
want that happening on his street. Just recently, there was a robbery and the assailants jumped the
fence to get to Newman because the get away car was parked there. Being open 24-hours would
only increase this type of an activity. He asked what the requirements for selling beer and wine are?
Isn't this location too close to the church across the street?
Mr. Miller explained that the neighbors can protest the sale of beer and wine to the ABC. They will
have an opportunity once the property has been posted.
Mr. Gioia went on to say that they get transient population on their streel. He said the liquor store at
the corner of First Ave. and Colorado closes at 10:00 p.m. and this would mean that all people would
have to do is to go down the block to this facility and they can purchase liquor for another two hours.
Bafbara Sutton, 26 E. Newman, was concerned with the sale of alcoholic beverages. She felt there
would be trouble on their street as a result of the sale of beer and wine. The patrons of In 'N Out
would purchase their meals and buy the liquor from the service station and consume them on their
street because they are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages on In 'N Out property. She
asked the Planning Commission if they would want that type of a situation on their street?
Albert Lee, 39 E. Colorado Blvd., concurred with the previous speakers. He was concerned with the
sale of beer and wine and the 24-hour operation. He feltthat they should close at the end of business
day. It is inevitable that traffic would be increased and thought staying open 24-hours a day would
just exacerbate the problem.
In rebuttal, Mr. Paszterko agreed that having trash on a residential area is undesirable. He assured
the Planning Commission and the neighbors that they will employ conscientious staff. He asked that
they have the opportunity to operate as proposed and the Planning Commission can monitor and if
there are problems reduce the hours of operation.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalernkiarian closed the public hearing.
Ms. Butler remarked that the codes were changed to assess affects on the neighbors.
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Chairman Kalemkiarian sa'that the State would heavily condititlicenses if there is enough
opposition and certainly a church has huge powers as well as the residents. Conditions could range
from sale hours, prohibiting the sale of single beers and that only 6-packs can be sold. Thefollowing
are the noticing requirements for ABC; all residential properly within a.300' radius and all churches
and schools within a 600' radius. There is a $150 application fee. A sign is posted outside of the
businessindicatiog that an application has been filed. The time to protest the request would be when
the sign has been posted. An: investigator will come out and address all the issues that were raised
and condition the license; The State then hears the protests and takes action. The State is very
concerned with the sale of alcohol.
Mr. Miller said they could condition the sale hours as long as they relate it to an impact that is
reasonable or has been addressed with the testimony tonight particularly with regard to the adjacent
residential uses, The condition would need to be tied into a real problem. The .Planning
Commission can revisit this item after they have been in operation. Amendments could then be
made if deemed necessary.
Ms. Butler remarked that prior to when this was established the City did not require a CUP and a
convenience store could go into any commercial zone by right. The codes were changed to assess
affects on the neighbors.
Chairman Kalemkiarilln said they should. limit all deliveries to 8:00 p.m., the project shall be
reviewed after 6-month of being in operation, the sale of beer and wine shallbe limited to 10:00
p.m., add perimeter fencing to make it diffiCUlt to climb.
Commissioner Murphy thought they should think long and hard about the relationship of this facility
and In 'N Out and their relationship to the freeway. He felt there is a .cause for concern with this
relationship. Possibly by limiting the sale of beer and wine it could address his concern.
Mr. Miller replied that there should not be a substantial variance between the hours for the sale of
alcohol on these premises vs. any other premises in the City. He cautioned that the conditions they
are imposing on this applicant should not be any different than other uses in the City.
Commissioner Sleeter thought that Royal Oaks Liquor Store closes at approximately 10:00 p,m. He
thought thehours.should be compatible with,the liquor store. He thought this could make it easier to
purchase liquor and potentially create more opportunity for traffic accidents. He was concerned with
the relationship of In 'N Out and this facility.
Chairman Kalemkiarian replied that the limit on the sale ofbeer and wine would be-the same as the
liquor store. nearoy.
Mr. Miller thought that inthepast.few years, the ABC has given greater deferenCe to City land use
Concerns. To an eXtent, there would be a recognition of some of the conditions but if they go too far,
the State will take the. position that the City is trying to preemptthem. .
Commissioner Huang liked Chairman Kalemkiarian's recommendation on revisiting this in six
months after they have been in operation.
Commissioner Murphy was against posting secondary price signs. He did not think they needed it
He thought their primary sign could b.e placed at an angle. He wanted to see the second sign
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removed and the area ligh'be brought up to today's standards. H!lt that they should impose a
time limit on the sale of beer and wine.
Staff did not think that additional signage is needed. A secondary price sign is allowed by code. It
is not an additional sign beyond what is permitted. Usually, these are at a distance from the primary
sign.
Ms. Butler said there are other facilities in the City that have secondary price signs.
Commissioner Huang added that the lights should be subject to staff'sreview.
In response to a question by the Commission, staff replied that the current limit is either operating
24-hours or more than 16 hours a day between 12:00-6:00 am.
Both Chairman Kalemkiarian and Commissioner Sleeter thought it would be difficult to be open 24-
hours in Arcadia. Commissioner Sleeler.said this request is much.more severe than any other 24-
hour request because it is in very close proximity to residential uses. He was against the 24-hour
operation.
Ms. Butler asked if the Planning Commission wanted to modify the hours of operation as proposed
by staff? According to the applicant, they are currently operating from 6:00 am. to. midnight.
Commissioner Huang had a concern with a 24-hour operation .but was in favor of the midnight time
limit.
Chairman Sleeter opted for midnight, especially, since this is their current hourS of operation and
that is what they are permitted.
Commissioner Murphy pointed out that both Arco and Unocal at the comer of Foothill Blvd, and
Santa Anita are 24-hour operations. He could not see a big distinction between these two comers
from the gasoline sales standpoint and not the operation of the convenience store. He did. not see it
as a great problein and as a matter of fact he thought it enhances the safety of the area because the
use is open and lit up.
Ms. Butler said that the above two stations mentioned by Commissioner Murphy do not abut
residential uses.
Commissioner Sleeler was persuaded by Commissioner Murphy's remarks that it might be a good
idea to operate 24-hours.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeler to approve CUP
99-009 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional conditions listed
below:
1. 24-hour operation is permitted for the sale of gas
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The hours oftration for the convenience mart Shal' 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on
Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The project shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission 6-months after operation
begins .
Perimeter lighting along the north and east property lines shall be enhanced to meel
current security standards as well as architectural styling and shall be installed so as not
to be a nuisance to the adjacent residential uses.
Property maintenance activities and all deliveries, including fuel shall be conducted
between the hours of 7:00 am. to 8:00 p.m.
The sale of alcoholic beverages shall cease at 10:00 p.m. on all days.
5' -0" wide decorative paving bands shall be installed at the driveway entrances.
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Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeler, Kalemkiarian
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Commissioner Bruckner
With regard to the secondary 'price sign, Commissioner Murphy eXplained his position. He stated
that there is no problem with seeing the price signs traveling northand.sound bound on Santa Anita
and going east bounll on Colorado Blvd. The only problem could be forpeople traveling west bound
on Colorado Blvd. He could not justify. placing a sign for westbound traffic on Colorado Blvd.,
whjchis lIlinimal.. It would not increase volume and generate revenues. To place another price sign
is not utilizing good judgement and good planning. He.preferred that aU new signs were monument
signs. He did not think they need two price signs at that comer. He thought less signs are better.
Commissioner Sleeter agreed.
MOTION
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It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to add the
following condition:
8. All secondary price signs are to be removed.
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Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeler, Kalemkiarian
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Commissioner Bruckner
Because of the different conditions that were imposed .staff will prepare a new resolution that will
incorporate all the changes and bring to. the Planning Commission at their July 13th meeting for
adoption.
Chairman KaIemkiarian noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the
resolution.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 99-010
627 W. Duarte Rd.
Angela Wu
Consideration of a conditional use permit to add 473 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area with beer
and wine service to an existing restaurant. The hours of operation will be 11:00 a.m.. to 10:00
p.m., 7-days a week.
RESOLUTION NO. 1592
A resolution of the city of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 99-010, to add 473 sq. ft.
outdoor dining area to an existing restaurant at 627 W. Duarte Rd.
The staff report.was presented.
Staff explained that even though there is a parking deficiency staff did not observe any parking
problems. Upon inspection staff noted that approximately 40% of the parking lotis unused.
The public heariIlg was opened.
Stan Szeto, 627 W. Duarte Rd., rlWresented Angela Wu. He remarked that they have another
restaurant in the City - Sesame Grill. They are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff
report.
No one else spoke jnfavor of or in opposition.to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
MOTION
It was inoved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve CUP
99-01 o and to adopt Resolution No. 1592 subject to the conditions in the. staff report.
ROLL CALL:
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Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeler,.Kalenikiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed
by June 29th.
NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7. CERTIFICA1E OF COMPLIANCE
164 E.Live Oak Ave.
Anthony-Taylor Consultants
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Consideration ofa Certificate QfCj)mpliance for the consolidation of three lots for the
purposes of compliance with CUP 99-005 (Jack-in-the~Box).
The staff report was presented.
MOTION
It was moved by. COinmlssioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve the
Certificate of Compliance.
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Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalerilkiariart
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Commissioner Bruckner
8. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Ratification of Planning Commission~s recommendations relating to T A 99-004,
The staffreport was presented.
Commissioner Sleelerremarked that he was not opposed to iternno. 7. He was not in favor of the
FAR. The rest of the document accurateiy reflects their. discussion.
Chairman Kalemkiarian said that"he has changed his position on a couple of items. He outlined his
changes:
1. Item.no. 2 regarding 14' high entries. He was not in favor of it
2. Item no. 8 regarding parking- he agreed with Commissioner Huang. To restrict 3-car garages
would be mistake. There should bea ratio to provide. the opportunity if someone wanted to
have it.
Commissioner Murphy complimented staff on keeping track of all that happened,
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeler, seconded by Chairman Kalemkiarian to ratifY
actions as presented by staff and as amended tonight.
ROLL .CALL:
AYEs:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
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Council Member Marshal!d the board has been moving forw~'ith the Police Station Bond
issue. .She remarked that the letter th-at was received 'by Graham Briggs with regard to the sliding
FAR was interesting_
Ms. Butler indieatedthat the Planning Commission received a copy of it. A copy of the letter will be
included as part of the City Council packet.
Council Member Marshall thought the sliding FAR could protect smaller lots.
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None
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Commissioner Murphy recapped the actionS takenby the Modification COI:nmittee.
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1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
9:45 p.m.
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